odd question
 

My wife who is either 5'1" or 5'2" and thin to normal build sat in a
2009 Honda 4 door EX and said she could not reach the gas pedals.
According to the sales person, he said that is the 2nd time he heard
of this. Apparently the power seats don't get as close to the pedals
as the non-power seats. Can anyone confirm this? I don't recall how
far her feet were from the pedals (she thinks one to two inches) so
rather than mess with modifying the seats which the salesperson said
they can do (I'm leery of this approach for the warrantee and perhaps
leakage depending how they do it), I was thinking of a cushion between
the seat and her back or one she sits on and supports her back. Does
such a cushion exist? Any suggestions aside from not getting the 4
door EX model?

Re: odd question
 

In article <2anou45balkp3f5g8ocs0i17vnsad0safd@4ax.com>, . says...
> My wife who is either 5'1" or 5'2" and thin to normal build sat in a
> 2009 Honda 4 door EX and said she could not reach the gas pedals.
> According to the sales person, he said that is the 2nd time he heard
> of this. Apparently the power seats don't get as close to the pedals
> as the non-power seats. Can anyone confirm this? I don't recall how
> far her feet were from the pedals (she thinks one to two inches) so
> rather than mess with modifying the seats which the salesperson said
> they can do (I'm leery of this approach for the warrantee and perhaps
> leakage depending how they do it), I was thinking of a cushion between
> the seat and her back or one she sits on and supports her back. Does
> such a cushion exist? Any suggestions aside from not getting the 4
> door EX model?

If She can't reach the pedals, it's not a good ides to try to "make it
fit" with cushions, etc. You change the distance between her head and
the headrest, where the shoulder belt falls, distance to the driver's
and side airbag, etc., none of which are recommended if a collision
occurs.

--Gene

Re: odd question
 

On 4/20/09 6:33 AM, in article 2anou45balkp3f5g8ocs0i17vnsad0safd@4ax.com,
"." <.> wrote:

> My wife who is either 5'1" or 5'2" and thin to normal build sat in a
> 2009 Honda 4 door EX and said she could not reach the gas pedals.
> According to the sales person, he said that is the 2nd time he heard
> of this. Apparently the power seats don't get as close to the pedals
> as the non-power seats. Can anyone confirm this? I don't recall how
> far her feet were from the pedals (she thinks one to two inches) so
> rather than mess with modifying the seats which the salesperson said
> they can do (I'm leery of this approach for the warrantee and perhaps
> leakage depending how they do it), I was thinking of a cushion between
> the seat and her back or one she sits on and supports her back. Does
> such a cushion exist? Any suggestions aside from not getting the 4
> door EX model?

Any chance the salesman didn't know how to fully adjust the seat? I know I
can adjust the power seat on my '08 Altima so my 5'2" wife can't reach the
pedals by simply raising the seat cushion.

Try going back again and try it with a different salesperson & maybe a
different sample of the car.

Re: odd question
 

On Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:56:11 GMT, "E. Meyer" <epmeyer50@msn.com>
wrote:

>
>
>
>On 4/20/09 6:33 AM, in article 2anou45balkp3f5g8ocs0i17vnsad0safd@4ax.com,
>"." <.> wrote:
>
>> My wife who is either 5'1" or 5'2" and thin to normal build sat in a
>> 2009 Honda 4 door EX and said she could not reach the gas pedals.
>> According to the sales person, he said that is the 2nd time he heard
>> of this. Apparently the power seats don't get as close to the pedals
>> as the non-power seats. Can anyone confirm this? I don't recall how
>> far her feet were from the pedals (she thinks one to two inches) so
>> rather than mess with modifying the seats which the salesperson said
>> they can do (I'm leery of this approach for the warrantee and perhaps
>> leakage depending how they do it), I was thinking of a cushion between
>> the seat and her back or one she sits on and supports her back. Does
>> such a cushion exist? Any suggestions aside from not getting the 4
>> door EX model?
>
>Any chance the salesman didn't know how to fully adjust the seat? I know I
>can adjust the power seat on my '08 Altima so my 5'2" wife can't reach the
>pedals by simply raising the seat cushion.
>
>Try going back again and try it with a different salesperson & maybe a
>different sample of the car.


I don't think you need a salesman. Like Yosemite Sam would say " any
idjut could do it "

Re: odd question
 

"." wrote in message news:2anou45balkp3f5g8ocs0i17vnsad0safd@4ax.com...
> My wife who is either 5'1" or 5'2" and thin to normal build sat in a
> 2009 Honda 4 door EX and said she could not reach the gas pedals.

What honda car are we talking about here?

It sounds rather unlikely, and I would re-check that sit setting.

Re: odd question
 

On Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:33:32 -0500, . wrote:

>My wife who is either 5'1" or 5'2" and thin to normal build sat in a
>2009 Honda 4 door EX and said she could not reach the gas pedals.
>According to the sales person, he said that is the 2nd time he heard
>of this. Apparently the power seats don't get as close to the pedals
>as the non-power seats. Can anyone confirm this? I don't recall how
>far her feet were from the pedals (she thinks one to two inches) so
>rather than mess with modifying the seats which the salesperson said
>they can do (I'm leery of this approach for the warrantee and perhaps
>leakage depending how they do it), I was thinking of a cushion between
>the seat and her back or one she sits on and supports her back. Does
>such a cushion exist? Any suggestions aside from not getting the 4
>door EX model?


Sorry about the lack of information. I was referring to an Accord. I
agree that the saleman may not have adjusted the seat correctly
because I too find it hard to believe a woman of 5'1" or 5'2" could
not reach the pedals. I thought most women are about 5'2" ???
I will definitely try it myself with her in the seat. thanks.

Re: odd question
 

>
> Sorry about the lack of information. I was referring to an Accord. I
> agree that the saleman may not have adjusted the seat correctly
> because I too find it hard to believe a woman of 5'1" or 5'2" could
> not reach the pedals. I thought most women are about 5'2" ???
> I will definitely try it myself with her in the seat. thanks.

My wife is 4' 11" (on a tall day) and she can reach everything just fine in
our 2006 Accord EX. I would go back with her and try it yourselves.

Jon

Re: odd question
 

On Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:39:18 -0400, "Zeppo" <zeppo_m@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>>
>> Sorry about the lack of information. I was referring to an Accord. I
>> agree that the saleman may not have adjusted the seat correctly
>> because I too find it hard to believe a woman of 5'1" or 5'2" could
>> not reach the pedals. I thought most women are about 5'2" ???
>> I will definitely try it myself with her in the seat. thanks.
>
>My wife is 4' 11" (on a tall day) and she can reach everything just fine in
>our 2006 Accord EX. I would go back with her and try it yourselves.
>
>Jon
>

Thank you.

Re: odd question
 

Are you talking about the van? It has adjustable pedals.


<.> wrote in message news:2anou45balkp3f5g8ocs0i17vnsad0safd@4ax.com...
> My wife who is either 5'1" or 5'2" and thin to normal build sat in a
> 2009 Honda 4 door EX and said she could not reach the gas pedals.
> According to the sales person, he said that is the 2nd time he heard
> of this. Apparently the power seats don't get as close to the pedals
> as the non-power seats. Can anyone confirm this? I don't recall how
> far her feet were from the pedals (she thinks one to two inches) so
> rather than mess with modifying the seats which the salesperson said
> they can do (I'm leery of this approach for the warrantee and perhaps
> leakage depending how they do it), I was thinking of a cushion between
> the seat and her back or one she sits on and supports her back. Does
> such a cushion exist? Any suggestions aside from not getting the 4
> door EX model?

Re: odd question
 

<.> wrote in message news:2anou45balkp3f5g8ocs0i17vnsad0safd@4ax.com...
> My wife who is either 5'1" or 5'2" and thin to normal build sat in a
> 2009 Honda 4 door EX and said she could not reach the gas pedals.
> According to the sales person, he said that is the 2nd time he heard
> of this. Apparently the power seats don't get as close to the pedals
> as the non-power seats. Can anyone confirm this? I don't recall how
> far her feet were from the pedals (she thinks one to two inches) so
> rather than mess with modifying the seats which the salesperson said
> they can do (I'm leery of this approach for the warrantee and perhaps
> leakage depending how they do it), I was thinking of a cushion between
> the seat and her back or one she sits on and supports her back. Does
> such a cushion exist? Any suggestions aside from not getting the 4
> door EX model?

My grand daughter is just shy of five feet tall and she has no trouble
reaching the pedals in my 07 Accord EX-L.

Re: odd question
 

>> My wife who is either 5'1" or 5'2" and thin to normal build sat in a
>> 2009 Honda 4 door EX and said she could not reach the gas pedals.

> What honda car are we talking about here?

> Are you talking about the van? It has adjustable pedals.

What part of 2009 Honda 4 door EX do we not understand?????

Re: odd question
 

"Howard" <howardh@cybrstar.comnospam> wrote in message
news:49ed27d0$0$27985$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com...
>>> My wife who is either 5'1" or 5'2" and thin to normal build sat in a
>>> 2009 Honda 4 door EX and said she could not reach the gas pedals.
>
>> What honda car are we talking about here?
>
>> Are you talking about the van? It has adjustable pedals.
>
> What part of 2009 Honda 4 door EX do we not understand?????

Howard, we got the year, make, number of doors and the trim.
We did not get the car MODEL so we do not know if this was
accord, civic, fit or whatever other honda which comes in EX trim.
Do *you* understand now what we do not understand?

Re: odd question
 

On Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:56:01 -0500, "Pszemol" <Pszemol@PolBox.com>
wrote:

>"Howard" <howardh@cybrstar.comnospam> wrote in message
>news:49ed27d0$0$27985$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshost ing.com...
>>>> My wife who is either 5'1" or 5'2" and thin to normal build sat in a
>>>> 2009 Honda 4 door EX and said she could not reach the gas pedals.
>>
>>> What honda car are we talking about here?
>>
>>> Are you talking about the van? It has adjustable pedals.
>>
>> What part of 2009 Honda 4 door EX do we not understand?????
>
>Howard, we got the year, make, number of doors and the trim.
>We did not get the car MODEL so we do not know if this was
>accord, civic, fit or whatever other honda which comes in EX trim.
>Do *you* understand now what we do not understand?

Accord

Re: odd question
 

In article <2anou45balkp3f5g8ocs0i17vnsad0safd@4ax.com>, <.> wrote:
>I was thinking of a cushion between
>the seat and her back or one she sits on and supports her back. Does
>such a cushion exist?

Putting blocks on the pedals may be a better way of adapting the car,
since it would allow her to sit safely away from the airbag in the
steering wheel (short people are more likely to be injured by airbags
because they often sit too close to the steering wheel).

The other issue to consider is whether a short person can sit high
enough to see out of the car in all directions.

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No warranty of any kind is provided with this message.

Re: odd question
 

"no address" wrote in message
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> On Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:56:01 -0500, "Pszemol" <Pszemol@PolBox.com>
> wrote:
>
>>"Howard" <howardh@cybrstar.comnospam> wrote in message
>>news:49ed27d0$0$27985$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshos ting.com...
>>>>> My wife who is either 5'1" or 5'2" and thin to normal build sat in a
>>>>> 2009 Honda 4 door EX and said she could not reach the gas pedals.
>>>
>>>> What honda car are we talking about here?
>>>
>>>> Are you talking about the van? It has adjustable pedals.
>>>
>>> What part of 2009 Honda 4 door EX do we not understand?????
>>
>>Howard, we got the year, make, number of doors and the trim.
>>We did not get the car MODEL so we do not know if this was
>>accord, civic, fit or whatever other honda which comes in EX trim.
>>Do *you* understand now what we do not understand?
>
> Accord

Yes, we learned about this 20 Apr 2009 10:49:24 -0500.

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